Residents of Murmansk region warned about fraud with QR codes

Fraudsters can steal money using fake QR codes that are placed in public places or sent in messengers. Under the guise of paying for parking, ordering at a cafe or buying through a vending machine, attackers redirect people to fake payment pages. This was reported in News.ru.

One of the common ways of deception is a sticker with a QR code, which scammers place on top of the real code. A person scans it, hoping to pay for the service, but the money goes to the account of scammers.

QR codes from messages and ads on the Internet are also dangerous. They can lead to phishing sites where users are asked to enter bank card details.

In order not to become a victim of fraudsters, it is important to check the address of the opened page and the name of the recipient of money before paying. Do not enter card data on suspicious sites and scan QR codes from unknown sources.

If after scanning the code leads to an unfamiliar page or payment is in doubt, it is better to refuse the operation and use the official payment method.

Earlier, “MK in Murmansk” reported that northerners were warned about a new scheme of fraud with “attachment” to the clinic.